Le’Keian Woods’ mother hopes recent arrest of ex-JSO officer can result in his charges dismissed

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The mother of Le’Keian Woods is reacting to the recent arrest of a former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer facing several charges after he was accused in a…

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Jacksonville woman hopes to return home amid gang violence in Haiti

A Jacksonville woman who is in Haiti on a mission trip is hoping to return home to her family as violence explodes in Haiti. RELATED: Why is Haiti so chaotic?…

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Mother of slain teen hopes city, law enforcement leaders attend community discussion about violence

Latosha Hobbs lost her son to gun violence in 2017 and hopes city leaders will be present to discuss ongoing issues. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Faith leaders are calling on city…

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Mother of son shot and killed in Arlington puts up billboard in hopes of an arrest

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Overlooking the intersection of Merrill Road and Cesery Boulevard in Arlington, stands a billboard, with a mother’s plea for justice. Justice for Gabriel Devoe, who was shot…

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Teacher’s aide hopes FBI’s efforts will lead to answers in missing 12-year-old case

FLORIDA – It’s been eight months since Lori Paige went missing in Tallahassee. The Jacksonville FBI offered a reward up to a $15,000 reward for tips that could help locate…

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JSO sheds light on Ortega double murder left unsolved for 13 years in hopes of getting answers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is spotlighting a double murder cold case from June 2011 in the Ortega neighborhood to bring closure to those impacted by the crime….

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Putnam County neighborhood riddled with gun violence hopes authorities can make a difference

PALATKA, Fla. – Putnam County residents in an unincorporated area of Palatka said their community is under siege by gun violence. Investigators said the repeated gun violence involving a home…

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Owner hopes new drag racing track in Callahan can become alternative for illegal street racers

During much of the first half of 2023, News4JAX chronicled ongoing issues with street racing all over the city. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cracked down hard and impounded cars, which…

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New $690M Southbank development hopes to bring housing to void along St. Johns River after years of promises

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville is becoming the city of renderings as developers are unveiling projects left and right that they hope will be built throughout the city. Another dream development…

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St. Augustine Beach tennis club owner hopes to rebuild after fire

The tennis courts survived the raging fire at the Atlantic Beach & Tennis Club, but little else did. ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. — A tennis club owner woke up in…

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